The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 0.25% to 3.75-4%, marking the first hike since July 2023 amid a backdrop of restrictive monetary policy and supportive fiscal measures. This higher-for-longer rate outlook, with no cuts expected through 2027, creates tension impacting trust in the USD and US economy. Despite potential further tightening due to fiscal stimulus and energy shocks, S&P 500 earnings remain resilient, and the market has largely priced in these policy conflicts at about 19x forward P/E. The author remains fully invested in equities, viewing them as better than bonds in a trust crisis, and would consider adding on an 8% market correction.
The Federal Reserve's recent 0.25% rate hike and its impact on the S&P 500 provide context for Pluang's Financials-sector snapshot. For readers following Financials, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 17, 2026 19:12 WIB: out of 74 priced US Financial stocks, 67 rose and 5 fell. Among movers, SOFI rose 2.26% to USD 17.22 with 86% of orders selling, LMND gained 2.18% at USD 49.63 with a typical hold time of 26 days, while BX increased 2.06% to USD 125.99 with 100% buy orders and a 95-day hold time.
Remittix is set to add 41 new fiat currencies to its PayFi ecosystem, enhancing crypto-to-bank and bank-to-crypto transactions globally ahead of its November 24 RTX launch. This expansion aims to support more international markets and users, includin...
First Pacific Bancorp announced solid third quarter 2026 results, with total assets reaching $532 million, up $42 million from year-end 2025. Deposits increased to $449 million, and loans grew to $362 million, reflecting steady balance sheet expansio...
ICEYE and Nokia have signed a Letter of Intent with Ukraine's Ministry of Defence to collaborate on building sovereign satellite communication capabilities. This partnership aims to enhance Ukraine's defense by providing secure, high-performance sate...
Dayton T. Brown, Inc. inaugurated its new 104,000-square-foot Test & Qualification Center in Huntsville, Alabama, enhancing its capacity to support aerospace, defense, and propulsion programs. The facility's strategic location near Huntsville's aeros...
A new study by The Grossman Group reveals that while 60% of chief communications officers (CCOs) have influence at the leadership level, their communications functions lack the necessary systems, skills, and AI capabilities to fully meet their mandat...
